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OLR 323W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 323W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,604 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,311 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 47,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 45,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,714 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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OLR 323W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLR 323W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLR 323W registered?

OLR 323W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is OLR 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 323W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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